Number: 1980-33
WHEREAS, certain management practices are essential to prevent long-term detrimental effects on the rangeland ecosystem; and
WHEREAS, range management is the husbandry of rangelands and range resources, a distinct discipline founded on ecological principles; and
WHEREAS, sound range management, based upon continuing land and resources inventories, if properly practiced, can provide the greatest benefits for man’s total welfare; and
WHEREAS, intelligent use of range resources must be based on economic and social decisions compatible with the biological system; and
WHEREAS, Federal agencies are staffed with experienced, professional specialists in the disciplines needed to inventory and develop sound land use plans; and
WHEREAS, Federal statutes such as the Public Land Improvement Act authorize and direct that public rangelands be improved and maintained so they will be productive for all rangeland values;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation, in annual meeting assembled March 20-23, 1980, in Miami Beach, Fla., hereby expresses its opposition to legislation which prohibits or inhibits the proper management of the rangeland ecosystem for the maximum public benefits.